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Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin welcomed their third son on Saturday morning, People.com has reported. Axel Ferrell was born just hours after the comedian performed “Free Bird” on the final show of the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Baby Ferrell joins older brothers Magnus, 5 ½, and Mattias, 3.
Jane Lynch, who stars in the hot new TV show Glee is getting married! Usmagazine reports that the actress, 49, is engaged to her longtime girlfriend, psychologist Lara Embry. The couple plans to wed in May.
Cheryl Burke, who is a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars¸ has split with her boyfriend, model Maxwell Zagorski. People.com reported the split, confirmed by Burke’s rep. The reason for the breakup? A source close to the couple said it was the distance, as Burke, 25, lives in L.A, and Zagorski, 22, lives in New York. Burke was introduced to Zagorski, who has modeled for Levi and Abercrombie and Fitch, by former Dancing contestant Lance Bass last winter.
I have recently started taking baby steps into the cooking world. I don’t cook- I just don’t. I don’t enjoy it: from the grocery shopping, the time it takes to prepare foods, and especially the clean-up. But I came to a realization that I cannot live off of Ramon noodles and turkey sandwiches forever. (Sigh.) So I started with easy meals, like spaghetti and other simple pastas. Then the realization hit that I also cannot live off pasta- it was quickly becoming monotonous- not to mention full of carbs. So what to do? Luckily, this little thing call the internet is full of healthy and simple recipes, so I have decided to take full advantage. I signed up to get daily recipes from Fitness Magazine, and while I won’t try all of them (I’m extremely picky and quite plain when it comes to food) there are good suggestions and tweaks that I can make to my regular meals that will help slash calories but still taste great.
One healthy recipe that I am trying out this week is the Grilled Chicken and Rice Salad. Check out the ingredients and recipe below:
Ingredients
1 recipe Thyme Vinaigrette
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs
1 cup loose-pack frozen French-cut green beans
2 cups cooked brown rice and wild rice blend, chilled
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 green onion, sliced
Lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions
Prepare Thyme Vinaigrette. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette; set aside the remaining vinaigrette until ready to serve.
Grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through broiling.) Cut chicken into bite-size strips.
Meanwhile, rinse green beans with cool water for 30 seconds; drain well. In a large bowl toss together beans, cooked rice, artichoke hearts, cabbage, carrot, and green onion. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over rice mixture; toss to gently coat.
If desired, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates. Top with the rice mixture and chicken.
Thyme Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and shake well.
And check out FitnessMagazine.com for more healthy recipes!
Late night talk show host Chelsea Handler has reportedly moved out of the home she was sharing with boyfriend and boss of four years, Ted Harbert. A rep for E! told this to Usmagazine, “The couple is no longer residing together. Ted has nothing but the highest regard for Chelsea both personally and professionally.” Handler, 34, and Harbert, 55, began dating in 2006, and Harbert also acts as Handler’s boss. He is the President and CEO of Comcast, which owns E!, the network behind the comedienne’s show Chelsea Lately. It has not been confirmed that the couple has split, just that they are no longer living together.
People.com has reported that Diff’rent Strokes actor Gary Coleman was arrested and is being held in Santaquin, Utah. He was arrested on one misdemeanor count of domestic assault; the victim has yet to be identified.
Last year, Coleman’s wife Shannon Price was arrested after a domestic violence incident involving the actor.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards aired last night, and the award show was filled with daring fashions, tearful acceptance speeches, and the right amount of comedy. Betty White was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and Sandra Bullock was the presenter, quipping, “Yes, I know that a lot of people really find Betty White inspiring. I mean, she’s been working in an industry for more than six decades in a business that doesn’t exactly value getting older. Me, I find Betty White annoying. Sorry, it’s true. Betty, you make me feel bad about myself. You make me feel like the slacker.” Betty gave it right back to Sandra when she started her speech after her standing ovation. “She is such a wonderful one,” she said, looking at Bullock. “Isn’t it heartening to see how far a girl as plain as she is can go?”
Other memorable acceptance speech moments were: Sandra Bullock calling her husband Jesse James “really hot,” Michael C. Hall thanking his wife Jessica for “wearing that dress,” and Drew Barrymore trying to give her thanks while being “really sick and nervous.”
Check out the list of winners below:
FILM
Best Actor- Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Best Acrtress- Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side
Best Supporting Actor- Christoph Waltz- Inglorious Bastards
Best Supporting Actress- Mo’Nique- Precious
Outstanding Performance by a Cast- Inglorious Bastards
TV
Best Actor- Drama – Michael C. Hall- Dexter
Best Actress- Drama- Julianna Margulies- The Good Wife
Best Actor- Comedy- Alec Baldwin- 30 Rock
Best Actress- Comedy- Tina Fey- 30 Rock
Ensemble in a Drama Series- Mad Men
Ensemble in a Comedy Series- Glee
People.com has reported that comedian Andy Dick was arrested on Saturday morning and put in jail on charges of alleged sexual abuse in the first degree. Dick, 44, is currently in the Western Regional Jail in West Virginia, police have confirmed. He was in town for weekend performances at the Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant in Huntington. No bond has been set.
I just signed up for a health program though my work called Live Healthy Iowa. I have teammates from my work area and we motivate one another to work out and eat healthy. I think this program is great not only because it is focusing on getting healthier, but the online tools and resources we are able to utilize are a fabulous perk! We can monitor our weight, measurements, workout activities, food and more. I also get a daily fitness tip in my email each morning, and got a free 1 year subscription to Fitness Magazine! Alright, I’ll quit bragging now and fill you in on the real reason for this article. I was browsing on the Live Healthy Iowa website and saw an article on the best and worse vending machine snacks. To my complete sadness, all of my favorite snacks topped the ‘worst’ list. Here is the list according to Live Healthy:
The Worst:
1. Drake’s Apple Fruit Pie
440 calories, 27g fat, 7g sat fat, 8g trans fat
The Bottom Line: Nutritional nightmare
2. Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese
210 calories, 10g fat, 2g sat fat, 4g trans fat
The Bottom Line: A trans fat fest
3. Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry
420 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 40g sugar
The Bottom Line: For sharing only
4. Doritos
250 calories, 13g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: “Nacho” best option
5. Skittles
250 calories, 2.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat
The Bottom Line: More calories and fat than Twizzlers
6. Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers (27)
160 calories, 8g fat, 2g sat fat
The Bottom Line: No fiber, no protein
7. Ruffles Original
160 calories, 10g fat, 3g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Nothing but empty calories
8. Cheetos Crunchy
160 calories, 10g fat, 1.5g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Not great, but could be worse
9. Twix
280 calories, 14g fat, 11g sat fat
The Bottom Line: More “bad” fat than a Snickers
10. 3 Musketeers
260 calories, 8g fat, 5g sat fat, 40g sugar
The Bottom Line: Lower fat, but still candy
The Best:
1. Planters Sunflower Kernels (1/4 cup)
160 calories, 14g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 4g fiber
The Bottom Line: Full of healthy fats
Second Best
2. Baked! Lays Original
210 calories, 3g fat, 0g sat fat, 4g fiber
The Bottom Line: Surprisingly fiber-full
Other Smart Snacks
3. Sun Chips Original
140 calories, 6g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Made of whole grains
4. Snyder’s of Hanover Mini Pretzels (20)
110 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Naturally fat-free
5. Smartfood Reduced-Fat Popcorn
120 calories, 5g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Low fat, and has fiber!
6. Peanut M&M’s
250 calories, 13g fat, 5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Just don’t go nuts
7. Fig Newtons
190 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: It’s fruit!
8. Nature Valley Granola Bar, Oats & Honey
180 calories, 6g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Beats hunger
9. Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (39)
160 calories, 13g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 6g protein
The Bottom Line: High in protein
10. Quaker Chewy Low-Fat Granola Bar, Chocolate Chunk
110 calories, 2g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 1g fiber
The Bottom Line: Guilt-free chocolate
